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Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from Congress

President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Putin has been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine.

Sources (5)+5 copies· Oct 13, 11:22 AM to Oct 13, 9:46 PM

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Chicago Tribune· Oct 13, 11:22 AMTrump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from CongressAlso ran in Anchorage Daily News
U.S. News & World Report· Oct 13, 12:30 PMThe Latest: Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin Draws Criticism From a Frustrated CongressAlso ran in SFGATE, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution· Oct 13, 12:32 PMThe Latest: Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns, vows to challenge allegations of improper conduct
M Live Michigan· Oct 13, 9:22 PMTrump's diesel deal with Putin draws Republican criticismAlso ran in AL.com, cleveland.com
PBS NewsHour· Oct 13, 9:46 PMTrump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated Congress

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Trump’s Diesel Deal with Putin Is a Gross Abuse of PowerWhile it portends no economic benefits for the U.S., it is an absolute coup for Putin.

National Review2d agoWhole story →

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Thom Tillis says Trump-Putin Russian diesel deal may be illegalThe outgoing Republican senator from North Carolina suggested the Russian diesel deal between Trump and Putin could run afoul of U.S. law.

Aberdeen News3d agoWhole story →

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U.S. official: Trump cut deal with Putin after Zelensky ignored his requestsPresident Trump decided to make a diesel fuel deal with Russia after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ignored half a dozen U.S. requests to stop attacking Russian oil refineries, a U.S. official with direct knowledge told Axios. Why it matters: Trump's deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin sparked a new crisis with Ukraine and threatens to…

Axios5d agoWhole story →

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Trump's diesel deal with Putin draws bipartisan criticism from a frustrated CongressThe deal is being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia's war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia.

PBS NewsHour20h agoWhole story →

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